Textbook-Integrated Guide to Educational Resources

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The Correlation of Binary Acid Strengths with Molecular Properties in First-Year ChemistryTravis D. FridgenThis article replaces contradictory explanations for the strengths of different binary acids in first-year chemistry textbooks with a single explanation that uses a BornHaber cycle involving homolyic bond dissociation energies, electron affinities, and ion solvation enthalpies to rationalize trends in the strengths of all binary acids.Fridgen, Travis D. J. Chem. Educ.2008, 85, 1220.

Acids / Bases |

Atomic Properties / Structure |

Aqueous Solution Chemistry |

Physical Properties |

Thermodynamics

"Mysteries" of the First and Second Laws of ThermodynamicsRubin BattinoOver the years the subject of thermodynamics has taken on an aura of difficulty, subtlety, and mystery. This article discusses common misconceptions and how to introduce the topic to students.Battino, Rubin. J. Chem. Educ.2007, 84, 753.

Calorimetry / Thermochemistry |

Thermodynamics

Why Chemical Reactions Happen (James Keeler and Peter Wothers)John KrenosBy concentrating on a limited number of model reactions, this book presents chemistry as a cohesive whole by tying together the fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and quantum chemistry, mainly through the use of molecular orbital interpretations. Krenos, John. J. Chem. Educ.2004, 81, 201.

General chemistry thermodynamics experimentBeaulieu, Lynn P., CPTAn experiment is outlined here that provides students with an opportunity to do experimental thermodynamics, and to calculate those thermodynamic values which usually cannot be determined with the simple equipment available in a general chemistry laboratory.Beaulieu, Lynn P., CPT J. Chem. Educ.1978, 55, 53.

Thermodynamics

Heat of hydrationDannhauser, WalterA commonly published experiment can be expanded so that students may obtain the enthalpy of the reaction between anhydrous salts and water.Dannhauser, Walter J. Chem. Educ.1971, 48, 329.

Thermodynamics |

Crystals / Crystallography |

Water / Water Chemistry |

Noncovalent Interactions

Our freshmen like the second lawCraig, Norman C.The author affirms the place of thermodynamics in the introductory chemistry course and outlines a presentation that has been used with students at this level.Craig, Norman C. J. Chem. Educ.1970, 47, 342.

Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics of the ionization of acetic and chloroacetic acidsNeidig, H. A., Yingling, R. T.Students are asked to determine the effect of the structure of acetic, chloroacetic, dichloroacetic, and trichloroacetic acid on equilbria and to discuss the observed effects in terms of standard free energy, enthalpy, and entropy changes.Neidig, H. A., Yingling, R. T. J. Chem. Educ.1965, 42, 484.